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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 2003
Page
16
Linn County Attorney Harold Denton proposed a 2.38 million budget exceeding the 2.1448 million cap by 236 thousand. Budget Director Dawn Jindrich cited declining revenue from unpaid fines and rising health costs as factors. Sheriff will take over collections. budget aims to be finalized by February 19.
Residents in Cedar Rapids react to Plainsong by Kent Haruf amid mixed opinions on punctuation and racy scenes. The Gazette reports community reads and upcoming events at Cedar Rapids Public Library and Barnes & Noble with author signings, while locals praise the writing and character depth and others question the explicit moments.
Iowa Gov. Sally Pederson praised a newly built universal design house in Iowa City as a model for independent living for people with disabilities. She noted the home shows such housing can be affordable and highlighted state efforts, including an Olmstead ruling executive order and a March 27 summit to set public policy priorities. The goal is to add 1000 accessible living units in the state.
Marion city officials estimate the abandoned railroad line through town will require millions in costs for a trail project. Before any purchase talks begin, the city anticipates spending 5 000 to 10 000 dollars to determine dimensions and legal status by reviewing courthouse records rather than relying on Canadian National/Minnesota Central documents. City Manager Jeff Schott said careful due diligence ensures information parity in negotiations and notes a potential that the city already owns parts of the property from 1880s easements. The council discussed the need for a records search and legal review at the Tuesday work session.
Tonight City Council will hold a public hearing on Edward and Minam Fretters request to rezone 215 acres east of 35th Street north of 20th Avenue from agricultural to planned development residential. A preliminary plan has not been filed but may include homes and a nursing home or residential care facility.
At a 7 tonight meeting the council will vote on hiring a researcher at an hourly rate. Schott warned the process could cost millions, with residents likely facing a bond referendum to fund the project. The 3.8 mile track runs from west of C Avenue NE in Cedar Rounds to near 34th Street in Marion. A committee urged converting the track to recreation and extending Sixth Avenue along Sixth Street. For information contact water 319 3258728.
Misde meanor cases include dismissals for Elliott Milam Marilyn Jackson Damen Mead and Alexander Rivera acquittal for Richard Fite. Incidents cited range May 26 June 15 June 20 and March 9 at locations in Cedar Rapids and surrounding blocks. Accused assailants include Milam Jackson Mead Rivera Fite and others with addresses shown.
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